Sports Injury Recovery
Get Off the Bench and Back in the Game
Have sports injuries forced you to sit out of the game? Physical therapy can help you get off the bench and return to peak performance!
At startPTNow, we believe in the power of comprehensive healing and wellness for sports injuries. We integrate evidence-based practices and personalized care to help you recover, enhance your performance, and prevent future injuries. Take the first step toward improved performance and a healthier athletic future by scheduling your appointment today!
Sports Injuries Q & A
What are sports injuries?
Sports injuries encompass a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions that occur during athletic activities, exercise, or sports participation. These injuries can affect anyone from weekend warriors to professional athletes, impacting muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones, and joints.
Whether you're dealing with an acute injury from a sudden impact or an overuse injury that developed gradually, early intervention with specialized physical therapy can make the difference between a quick recovery and a prolonged setback.
At startPTNow, we understand that getting back to your sport safely and effectively is your top priority. Our sports medicine specialists create individualized rehabilitation programs designed to restore function, prevent re-injury, and optimize your athletic performance.
What types of sports injuries do you treat?
Our experienced physical therapists treat a comprehensive range of sports-related injuries, including:
How does physical therapy help sports injuries?
Physical therapy is vital in the journey toward complete recovery and enhanced performance for athletes who have experienced sports injuries. Our expert physical therapists at startPTNow dedicate themselves to providing you with a comprehensive approach to treating your sports injury.
You'll begin your journey to recovery with a thorough evaluation of your sports injury. We listen attentively to your medical history and conduct a hands-on assessment to identify the root cause of your pain or discomfort. By analyzing your range of motion, strength, and functional movement patterns, we develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your unique needs and athletic goals.
Specialized functional testing enables us to pinpoint specific areas that require attention, ensuring your rehabilitation program addresses both your current injury and underlying biomechanical issues that could lead to future problems.
What treatments are used for sports injuries?
Our physical therapists at startPTNow use various evidence-based treatments to address sports injuries effectively and efficiently. We design our sports performance training to elevate your athletic prowess while ensuring safe recovery.
Your comprehensive treatment plan may include:
Manual & Hands-On Therapy
- Manual therapy and joint mobilization
- Soft tissue mobilization
- Myofascial release techniques
- Trigger point therapy
- Kinesiology taping
Therapeutic Exercise
- Therapeutic exercise programs
- Neuromuscular re-education
- Sports-specific training
- Plyometric and agility training
- Strength and conditioning
Recovery & Modalities
- Cryotherapy and ice applications
- Heat therapy
- Electrical stimulation
- Ultrasound therapy
- Return-to-sport progression
By integrating these techniques, our physical therapists ensure a well-rounded approach to your rehabilitation. We focus not only on healing your current injury but also on improving your overall athletic performance and preventing future injuries through proper biomechanics and strength training.
What is the sports injury recovery process?
The sports injury recovery process at startPTNow follows a structured, progressive approach designed to safely return you to your sport while minimizing re-injury risk.
Our recovery process typically includes:
Throughout your recovery, we continuously assess your progress and adjust your treatment plan accordingly. We provide detailed home exercise programs and educate you on injury prevention strategies to keep you performing at your best long after your recovery is complete.
Experience the difference our integrative, evidence-based care can make in your athletic performance. Call StartPTNow or schedule your appointment online today!
Find a StartPTNow Clinic Near You
Our expert physical therapists are ready to help you achieve your recovery goals at locations throughout Maryland.
StartPTNow - Greenbelt
Accepted Insurances
We accept all major insurances. If your insurance plan requires you to pay a co-payment, co-insurance, and/or a deductible, you will need to pay at the time of your visit.
For your convenience we accept cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. If you have a question related to your bill or insurance, please contact our billing specialists at (866) 446-9056.
Network Insurances
A
- AARP
- Aetna
- Aetna Choice POS II
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna Open Access
- Align Network
- Allstate - No-Fault / Personal Injury Protection (PIP)
- Ameri Vantage
- Amerigroup
- Amica
- Amtrust North America WCOMP
- Anthem BCBS
- APWU Health Plan
- Assurant Health
B
- Bankers Life and Casualty Company
- BCBS Blue Choice
- BCBS FEDERAL PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Bravo Health
- Broadspire
C
- Carefirst Administrators
- Carefirst BCBS
- Century Healthcare
- CHAMP VA
- Cigna
- Colonial Penn Life
- Conifer
- CoreSource
- Corvel
- CORVEL HEATHCARE (WORK COMP)
D - G
- Department of Labor
- Encompass
- Erie Insurance Group
- Esurance
- Evergreen Health Cooperative
- FCE Benefit Administrators, Inc.
- Gallagher Bassett
- Geico
- Gemgroup
- Gerber Life Insurance
- GHI
- Golden Rule Insurance Co
- Group Health Incorporated
H - M
- Healthnet Federal Services
- HealthNow
- HighMark Blue Shield
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
- Humana
- Integra
- John Hopkins Healthcare
- Liberty Mutual
- Mail Handlers Benefit Plan
- Manhattan Life Insurance Company
- MD Physicians
- Medicare
- MedRisk
- Meritain Health
- Multiplan PHCS
- Mutual of Omaha
N - S
- National General
- Novitas Solutions
- OneNet PPO
- Optum
- Personal Injury Protection
- Priority Partners
- Railroad Retirement
- Riverside Health of Maryland
- SafeCo
- Samba
- Sedgwick
- Self Pay
- Sisco
- Starmark
T - Z
- Teamsters Local 639
- TechHealth
- The Hartford
- Tricare
- UMR
- United American Insurance Company
- United Health Care
- United Healthcare Community Plan
